
12minutes.
Mapping the World - Red Sea: Cold War In Hot Waters
Synopsis
Since the opening of the Suez canal in 1869, the Red Sea has become a pivotal point in the international transit between Asia, Africa and Europe. A strategic axis of international trade, it has now become one of the busiest seas in the world because of oil tankers and container carriers.
Because of its position, it has been envied by all the great powers: on its erstwhile deserted shores, all the armies of the world are now mobilizing.
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